US Bridges

Pawnee Rd. over Sharps Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.7E of Windom · Structure no. 000590761705140

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Rd. over Sharps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pawnee Rd. over Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee Rd.
CrossesSharps Creek
Location4.0N 1.7E of Windom
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4497, -97.87437
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pawnee Rd. over Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee Rd. over Sharps Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pawnee Rd. over Sharps Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pawnee Rd. over Sharps Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pawnee Rd. over Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.